Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 K5 are official communications between Kia & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #PS750

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242913

      PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #PS750

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242913

      PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #SC252_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230494

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227840

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_OWNR_DL3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227844

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DP

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227841

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227842

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227843

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #SC252_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230494

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227840

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_OWNR_DL3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227844

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DP

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227841

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227842

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227843

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #PS744

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234602

      PITSTOP: COOLANT RESERVOIR OVERFLOW PORT - This Pitstop provides information regarding the presence of engine coolant residue found on the coolant reservoir of some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI engine. Read More »

    • TSB #PS719_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10222116

      PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG239

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214889

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting in use performance tracking emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TSB_ENG239_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235105

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB_TRA108

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242937

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the AWD coupling actuator assembly on some 2021-2023MY Kia AWD models listed on page 4. Read More »

    • TSB #PS750

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242913

      PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Read More »

    • TSB #PS742

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233316

      PITSTOP: PRECAUTIONS FOR WET 8-SPEED DCT: This Pitstop provides information related to the replacement of an 8-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) assembly on some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles, where the High ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA107

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232939

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA526) - This bulletin supersedes SA502. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA046_R3

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226555

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA101_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219343

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA101

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10218934

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA104

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10218676

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED WDCT REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin provides information to clear the line pressure information stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) prior to replacement of the reman transmission ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TSB_TRA101_CLSD

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233315

      TSB_TRA101_CLSD: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - SA502 superseded by SA526, TSB CLOSED. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R2

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250517

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE320

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247556

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243928

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242982

      This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2301_TSB_R2

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236640

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2301) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG239_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235105

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227840

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_OWNR_DL3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227844

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DP

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227841

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227842

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227843

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA101_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219343

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA101

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10218934

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217892

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Read More »

    • TSB #PS672_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217891

      PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #TSB_BOD322_R1

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249929

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID & C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_BOD322

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245169

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome garnish trim and the C-Pillar(s) chrome garnish trim on ... Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #PS672_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217891

      PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #SC252_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230494

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227840

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_OWNR_DL3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227844

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DP

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227841

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227842

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227843

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    • TSB #SC252_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230494

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227840

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_OWNR_DL3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227844

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DP

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227841

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227842

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC252_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227843

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242982

      This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242982

      This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #TSB_ELE320

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247556

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB_ELE320

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247556

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an ... Read More »